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Director of TransportationMCD McKesson Canada Corporation / La Corporation McKesson Canada • Edmonton, AB, CAN
Director of Transportation

Director of Transportation

MCD McKesson Canada Corporation / La Corporation McKesson Canada • Edmonton, AB, CAN
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Director of Transportation provides strategic and operational leadership for transportation across a regional network. This role is accountable for optimizing cost-to-serve, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering reliable service performance while leading teams and managing carrier and fleet operations.

This role oversees a team of leaders, executes strategy at the regional level, and drives cross-functional results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead regional transportation strategy execution to optimize cost, service, and operational performance
  • Oversee fleet operations and third-party carrier relationships, including contract negotiation and performance management
  • Partner with Distribution Operations, Customer Service, Finance, HR, Legal, and Quality to drive aligned outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and company policies
  • Own and manage the regional transportation budget, identifying opportunities to improve cost-to-serve and financial performance
  • Drive implementation of national transportation initiatives and ensure alignment with customer delivery expectations
  • Establish and monitor KPIs related to cost, service, and network performance
  • Lead and develop a team of managers and individual contributors, fostering a high-performance, engaged culture
  • Act as an escalation point for complex operational issues impacting service, cost, or delivery performance
  • Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and ensure successful execution across the region
  • Travel up to 20%

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution, including leadership experience
  • Proven experience managing transportation operations, carriers, and cost-to-serve performance
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving cost efficiency
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives

Preferred:

  • Post-graduate certification (e.g., CITT)
  • Experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceutical distribution)
  • Direct-to-store delivery (DSD) or last-mile transportation experience
  • Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and routing optimization tools
  • Experience in fleet management and carrier sourcing
  • Bilingual (English/French) an asset

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$132,900 - $221,500

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

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